Ukraine: The Latest Exclusive: Putin’s prized spy planes 'crippled' by historic special operation
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Jun 4, 2025 Hamish De Bretton-Gordon, a former British Army Tank Commander and chemical weapons expert, shares his insights on Ukraine's military strategies. He discusses the crippling effects of recent operations on Russian spy planes and the strategic importance of the UK's defense commitments. The conversation delves into the implications of the UK’s Strategic Defence Review and the role of innovative tactics like Operation Spider's Web. Listeners get an expert analysis on evolving military capabilities and the ongoing challenges in the region.
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Russian Advances Near Sumy City
- Russia is pushing to expand a buffer zone north of Sumy city near the Russian border.
- The city of Sumy suffered deadly rocket strikes, highlighting the intensity of the conflict in this area.
Operation Spider's Web Impacts Russia
- Operation Spider's Web significantly damaged Russian long-range bomber and spy planes.
- Damaging A-50 surveillance planes hinders Russia's intelligence and communication capability in the air.
Strategic Defence Review Guidance
- Understand that the UK's Strategic Defence Review shapes military capability over the next decade.
- Prioritize cyber and electromagnetic spectrum control as key battlefield dominators.